Healing Homes: SMP Marines helps local Habitat for Humanity - A Marine with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar assists in cleaning off paint from the window installation in El Cajon, Calif., June 27. Marines with Single Marine Program (SMP) and Habitat for Humanity volunteers worked together in order to complete the homes that will be going towards refugee families. (U.S. Photo by Lance Cpl. Cheng Chang)
MCAS Miramar Energy Program wins SecDef Environmental Award on Earth Day - Shown are electric vehicle charging stations at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 22, 2019. Electric vehicle charging stations were integral to the selection of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar as the winner of the 2019 Secretary of Defense Environmental Award for Sustainability on a Non-Industrial Installation. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Mr. Curtis Hill)
Days of Service: Marines clean San Diego - Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar clean and restore Fiesta Island in San Diego, April 24. The Marines came together for the Single Marine Program’s 5th annual “Days of Service” event, which involves Marines going to different locations off of the installation and doing their part in keeping the environment clean. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Becky Cleveland)
Working together: San Diego and the Marine Corps form a greater understanding - Maj Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations Command, right, with Kevin L. Faulconer, mayor of San Diego, left, signs the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Smart City initiatives between the Marine Corps and the City of San Diego at San Diego City Hall, Feb. 21. The MOU highlighted on technological development geared toward improving Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and the city of San Diego such as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), smart street lights, renewable energy and the City’s “Get It Done” application. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Cheng Chang)
MCAS Miramar brings a taste of the Marine Corps to Standley Middle School - Standley Middle School hosted its 9th annual Marine Corps Fitness Challenge with Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar at the Standley Middle School in University City, Calif., Jan. 25. During the challenge, MCAS Miramar Marines led students through three different physical training courses throughout their physical education periods to give the students a better outlook on physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jake McClung)
“Devilfish” celebrate 97th birthday - Gunnery Sgt. Dominic Easton, right, the oldest Marine of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 11, takes a bite of cake during the MALS-11 97th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec 7. The birthday ceremony included a cake cutting, which recognized the youngest and oldest and longest serving Marines within the unit to pay homage to the unit’s lineage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra)
Greater Corps Legacy: 100 years of women in the Marine Corps - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Nashagh Kadijah, C-130 pilot, with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses her flight plan during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 30. This year's air show honors "100 years of women in the Marine Corps" by featuring several performances and displays that highlight the accomplishments and milestones women have made since the first female enlistee, Opha May Johnson, who joined the service in 1918. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maritza Vela)
How to transition from rapidgate to DBIDS at MCAS Miramar - Marine Corps Air Station Miramar replaces rapidgate access with Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) at MCAS Miramar Calif., July 30. DBIDS is the world’s largest distributed physical access control system and will significantly enhance base access, control security and communication for the installation visit https://dbids-global.dmdc.mil/enroll#!/ for more information. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Becky Cleveland)
Col. Jason G. Woodworth relinquishes command of MCAS Miramar - Col. Jason G. Woodworth salutes while the national anthem plays during the change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, Calif., July 20. Woodworth was the commanding officer of MCAS Miramar for three years and oversaw multiple energy conservation efforts, ultimately leading to MCAS Miramar receiving the 2017 Commander-in-Chief’s Award for Installation Excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mark A. Lowe II/RELEASED)
LimeBike arrives at MCAS Miramar - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brandon Newell, rides a lime bike on the flightline of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 9. MCAS Miramar and LimeBike, a bicycle-sharing company, worked together to bring an environmentally friendly and inexpensive transportation alternative for Marines who lack vehicle transportation or wish to save money. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victor Mincy)
“War Dawg Weekend:” MCAS Miramar hosts military working dog competition - Lance Cpl. John Frye, military police patrolman with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, rings a bell twice after hearing the name of each fallen military working dog handler during the “War Dawg Weekend” memorial ceremony at the Miramar National Cemetery, Calif., June 8. MCAS Miramar hosted “War Dawg Weekend,” an annual working dog competition commemorating dog handlers in the military and in civilian law enforcement. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Victor D. Mincy/Released)
MCAS Miramar presents "101 Critical Days of Summer" - Marines speak with Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) representatives during “101 Critical Days of Summer” at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 22. MCAS Miramar leaders hosted “101 Critical Days of Summer,” an annual, interactive safety brief that inspires Marines to make safe choices during the upcoming summer months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victor Mincy/Released)
Into the danger zone: MCAS Miramar ARFF conducts HAZMAT exercise - Lance Cpl. Luis Da Luz, a hazardous material (HAZMAT) entry team technician with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), passes HAZMAT samples to Lance Cpl. Alex Herrero, a HAZMAT entry team technician with ARFF, during an exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 17. The exercise simulated a bioterrorism attack and required several MCAS Miramar units to coordinate an effective response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jake M.T. McClung/Released)
MCAS Miramar stomps out sexual assault, holds annual SAPR walk - Marines, Sailors and civilians participate in “Forward March,” an annual Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) walk on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 26. SAPR staff and unit leaders at MCAS Miramar recognized Sexual Assault Awareness Month by hosting a series of events and organizing displays to raise awareness about sexual assault and highlight available resources. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Becky Calhoun/Released)
MCAS Miramar awards volunteers - Service members, Marine Volunteer Program staff and participants of the President’s Volunteer Service Award posed for a photo during a volunteer appreciation ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, Calif., April 18. MCAS Miramar and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing leaders teamed up with the Miramar Volunteer Program and recognized Marines and Sailors who accumulated at least 100 volunteer hours during 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II/Released)
MCAS Miramar celebrates Earth Day - Dump trucks empty trash into a pit where the waste will be converted into energy and used on the installation at the landfill on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 10. MCAS Miramar sources 54% of its total energy consumption from on-site renewable energy sources, such as the landfill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victor Mincy/Released)
Autonomous vehicle testing begins on MCAS Miramar - Federal, state and local government stakeholders along with industry representatives met to discuss regional and Marine Corps autonomous vehicle proving grounds, to watch autonomous vehicles begin testing, and to tour the installation at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Feb. 21. The representatives came from the San Diego Association of Governments, California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Department of Transportation, California Energy Commission, California Highway Patrol, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSCPAC), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and MCAS Miramar.
Kickin’ gas and taking names: ARFF Marines train at responding to HAZMAT - Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) go through a decontamination station after completing a simulated hazardous material (HAZMAT) exercise at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Feb. 15. More than 20 Marines with ARFF trained to respond to HAZMAT exposure Feb. 5 through Feb. 20, and completed classroom education and practical application scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jake McClung/Released)
Navy Chaplain Corps: a history - Capt. Michael Brown, left, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing chaplain, and a Sailor, who is the youngest chaplain’s assistant, cut the ceremonial cake honoring the Chaplain Corps’ 242nd birthday at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 28, 2017. The Chaplain Corps was established Nov. 28, 1775, making it the oldest corps in the Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)
Qualified: ATC Marines become facility rated at MCAS Miramar - The tower, where air traffic control Marines work, overlooks the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. Each member of ATC safely organizes and regulates the flow of air traffic within MCAS Miramar’s airspace and prevents collisions between aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams/ Released)
Marines make a difference in Houston - Sgt. Col. Hunsberger, Sgt. Brandon Werth, Lance Cpl. Dominic Phifer, Lance Cpl. Nicolas Larsen and Lance Cpl. Zachary Walter, with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., volunteered with Team Rubicon in Houston, Texas, to support operation "Hard Hustle" Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, Oct. 6 to 14. The five ARFF Marines logged more than 240 volunteer hours and took 10 of their own leave days to make a difference in support of the cause. (Courtesy Photo)
Long overdue: A Salute to Vietnam Veterans - A Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall volunteer embraces a Vietnam veteran during a pinning ceremony at the 2017 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 22. “The 2017 MCAS Miramar Air Show gives the public and current service members an opportunity to say thank you to the veterans of the Vietnam War,” said Col. Jason Woodworth, commanding officer of MCAS Miramar. “Our goal is to remind the veterans that the country cares about them and truly values the sacrifice they made for the American people, regardless of how they were treated when they initially returned from Vietnam.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)
Three F-35B Lightning II and three F/A-18 Hornets line up before taking off during the Marine Division Tactics Course at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 16. This course gives pilots air-to-air combat experience and the tools to train Marines in their squadrons on the latest tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams/Released) - Three F-35B Lightning II and three F/A-18 Hornets line up before taking off during the Marine Division Tactics Course at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 16. This course gives pilots air-to-air combat experience and the tools to train Marines in their squadrons on the latest tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)
The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn Walters addresses the audience as the guest speaker of the Marine Corps Aviation Association’s 46th Annual Symposium and Awards Banquet at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in La Jolla, Calif., May 19. The MCAA awards program was founded in 1962 and since then has recognized excellence in Marine aviation through education, activities, media, events and its awards program. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing received six individual awards and three squadron awards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released) - The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn Walters addresses the audience as the guest speaker of the Marine Corps Aviation Association’s 46th Annual Symposium and Awards Banquet at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in La Jolla, Calif., May 19. The MCAA awards program was founded in 1962 and since then has recognized excellence in Marine aviation through education, activities, media, events and its awards program. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing received six individual awards and three squadron awards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)
Lance Cpl. Gregory Ybarra, a UH-1Y crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, scans the desert for potential threats during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) training mission as part of Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 17. ITX is a combined-arms training exercise enabling Marines across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing to operate as an aviation combat element integrated with ground and logistics combat elements as a Marine air-ground task force. More than 650 Marines and 27 aircraft with 3rd MAW are supporting ITX 3-17. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel/Released) - Lance Cpl. Gregory Ybarra, a UH-1Y crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, scans the desert for potential threats during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) training mission as part of Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 17. ITX is a combined-arms training exercise enabling Marines across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing to operate as an aviation combat element integrated with ground and logistics combat elements as a Marine air-ground task force. More than 650 Marines and 27 aircraft with 3rd MAW are supporting ITX 3-17. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel/Released)